OneClickDrive strengthens used car platform for sellers and international buyers in Dubai
OneClickDrive, the UAE-based mobility marketplace, is reinforcing its position in Dubai's pre-owned vehicle market by expanding its focus on connecting local sellers with a growing base of buyers, including international trade buyers sourcing vehicles from the emirate. The platform, which initially»»»
Dubai Islands project moves ahead with Dh527m infrastructure award
Dubai: Nakheel has awarded a Dh527 million contract for infrastructure works on Island B at Dubai Islands, marking further progress on one of Dubai’s largest coastal developments. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The contract has been awarded to Al Nasr Contracting Comp»»»
North Korea fired cluster bombs in latest weapons test, state media reports
North Korea fired cluster munitions, which are banned under an international convention, in its latest weapons test, state media reported on Monday.The launch of Sunday followed other tests in recent weeks of weaponry including ballistic missiles and anti-warship cruise missiles. North Korea f»»»
CASCO insurance payouts exceed RON 2.56 billion in 2025
Insurance payouts under voluntary CASCO insurance policies exceeded RON 2.56 billion in 2025, up 8% year-on-year, according to the National Union of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies of Romania.The organisation said that, on average, around RON 7 million was paid out daily to cover damage to CASC»»»
XTB Analysis: Rising oil prices may place additional pressure on domestic prices and slow economy
A new wave of oil price increases could affect prices and the pace of the Romanian economy, given that the sensitivity of Romania's Consumer Price Index (CPI) to energy markets is significant, and a permanent 10% increase in fuel prices would lead to a 0.3 percentage point rise in annual inflation,»»»
Grindeanu: PSD will initiate bill to prohibit sale of shares in profitable state-owned companies
The chairman of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Sorin Grindeanu, declared on Friday that the Social Democrats will initiate a bill that would prohibit the sale of shares from high-performing state-owned companies.He declared, in a press conference held in Sighetu Marma?iei, that the ban will be »»»
Al Rayyan and Al Arabi reach Amir Cup semis
Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan and Al Arabi secured their places in the Amir Cup basketball semi-finals after dominant quarterfinal wins at Al Gharafa Arena yesterday. Al Rayyan overpowered Al Gharafa 104–82 in a high-tempo contest marked by sharp offensive execution and quick transitions. They established»»»
Al Rayyan beat Al Qadsia, set up GCCL final with Al Shabab
Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan SC defeated Al Qadsia SC 2-0 in the Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) semi-final at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, moving within one step of securing a second title in as many weeks. Roger Guedes and Aleksandar Mitrovic, who were also on target in the 2-0 win over Muaither in the QSL»»»
WCM-Q seminar series highlights medical career paths
Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently hosted the spring edition of its Medical Career Seminar series, during which medical professionals shared their career experiences with foundation and pre-medical students. The series featured presentations by Dr. Nayef Mazloum, associate p»»»
UAE unveils platform to bring down grocery bills
Dubai: Grocery shopping in the UAE is set to become more transparent and data-driven following the launch of a new digital platform that tracks essential goods prices across major retailers, giving residents a clearer view of where and how to spend. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheque»»»
North Korea Uses Cluster Bombs in Latest Missile Test
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles that tested the power of its cluster munitions, its government news agency said on Monday, confirming the latest in a flurry of launches by the nuclear-armed state. The Sunday launches, which were supervised by leader Kim Jong Un, aimed to "»»»
QU organises Comic Story Race ‘Comicsthon’ to foster student’s visual, narrative creativity
Doha, Qatar: The Culture and Arts Section at the Student Activities Department of Qatar University (QU), in collaboration with the Children’s Literature Initiative at the Qatari Forum for Authors, organised ‘Comicsthon’, a Comic Story Race, under the theme ‘Create a Child’s Story,’ with wide partic»»»
PHCC launches phase two of audiology screening service expansion
Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) announced yesterday the official launch of phase two in the expansion of its Audiology Screening Service within Well-Baby clinics. This phase extends the service to seven additional health centres: Qatar University, Umm Slal, Mesaimeer, Muaith»»»
Deepika Padukone films action-packed Raaka and King while expecting second baby, redefining motherhood
Dubai: Indian icon and Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is once again challenging the idea that motherhood and a demanding film career can’t coexist. The actor is reportedly continuing to work on two major projects even as she prepares to welcome her second child. On the occasion of Akshaya Triti»»»
MoPH concludes third public health sector football tournament
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health concluded the third Public Health Sector Football Tournament with wide attendance from leaders and employees across the healthcare sector in a vibrant atmosphere marked by teamwork and positive competition. The Ministry’s Food Safety Department team won th»»»
Experts highlight Qatar’s efforts for cultural preservation at MoC’s heritage symposium
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture (MoC) hosted a high-level symposium yesterday titled “The State of Qatar’s Efforts in Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage,” marking the International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. The event, held at the ministry’s headquarters in Doha, brought t»»»
Allies Fear a Rushed US–Iran Framework Deal Could Backfire, Leaving Technical Deadlock
European allies fear an inexperienced US negotiating team is pushing for a swift, headline-grabbing framework deal with Iran that could entrench rather than resolve deeper problems, diplomats with past experience dealing with Tehran said. They worry Washington, eager to claim a diplomatic win for P»»»
Oil Prices and Stocks Climb as US-Iran Standoff Keeps Strait of Hormuz in Limbo
Oil prices climbed more than 5% while Asian shares also advanced Monday as a standoff between Iran and the US prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz. The Gulf waterway was closed again after Iran reversed a decision to reopen the strait and President Donald Trump said a US Navy blockade »»»
Gold slips even with Strait tensions rising, rate outlook drives next move
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai edged lower on Monday morning, tracking a global pullback that reflects how interest rate expectations are shaping investor behaviour more than geopolitical tension at this stage. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain,»»»
How an integrated value chain help gold traders manage risk in fluctuating markets
Gold and silver prices have swung sharply over the past month since the start of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, underlining the intense volatility gripping the precious metals markets. Gold has ranged from $4,100 to $5,400 over the past six weeks with prices settling in the middle of thi»»»
Dubai Police delivers full security coverage in Nad Al Sheba
Dubai: Nad Al Sheba residents are benefiting from 100 per cent security coverage, faster services and advanced smart policing, following an inspection visit by Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander in Chief of Dubai Police. The visit to Nad Al Sheba Police Station, part of a wider »»»
North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim and his daughter
SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea said Monday it test-launched ballistic missiles with cluster bomb warheads in the second such test this month, likely underscoring its push to expand its capabilities to penetrate U.S. and South Korean defenses. The report by the North’s official Korean Central News »»»
Trump says US delegation will travel to Islamabad on Monday, Iran declines talks
Iran is not currently planning to attend the next round of talks with the US, which has announced that it would send a team of negotiators to Pakistan on Monday, Iranian state television reported on Sunday. Iran is not planning to participate in new peace talks with the United States, its sta»»»
Education minister visits QF’s Qatar Academy Al Khor
Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Education and Higher Education Her Excellency Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater visited Qatar Foundation’s Qatar Academy Al Khor, where she was welcomed by Dr. Aisha Al Muqbali, director-general, along with members of the administrative and teaching sta»»»
Iran-US talks hit snag, as Tehran threatens to boycott 2nd round in Islamabad
The Iran-US talks hosted in Pakistan hit a snag as Tehran refused to attend a second round in Islamabad, protesting Washington's ongoing naval blockade of its ports and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has recently declared the waterway "completely open". Late on Sunday (April 19) Iran rejected the secon»»»
PHCC launches Phase-2 of audiology screening service expansion
Tribune News Network Doha The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the official launch of Phase Two of the expansion of its audiology screening service within Well-Baby clinics, effective from 19 April 2026. This phase extends the service to seven additional health centres: Qatar Un»»»
Qatar University hosts ‘Comicsthon’ to foster students’ creativity
Tribune News Network Doha The Culture and Arts Section at the Student Activities Department of Qatar University (QU), in collaboration with the Children’s Literature Initiative at the Qatari Forum for Authors, organised ‘Comicsthon - a Comic Story Race’, under the theme ‘Create a Child’s Story’, wi»»»
WCM-Q seminar series highlights medical career paths
Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently hosted the spring edition of its Medical Career Seminar series, during which medical professionals shared their career experiences with foundation and pre-medical students. The series featured presentations by Dr. Nayef Mazloum»»»
Syria’s gene bank expands role in protecting agricultural biodiversity
Damascus countryside, April 19 (SANA) Syria’s national gene bank is reinforcing its strategic role in protecting agricultural biodiversity and supporting food security by preserving thousands of plant genetic resources, many of them linked to crops historically rooted in the region and adapted to h»»»
Iran war: Over $1 billion made from suspiciously timed oil price tips—who's behind them?
Dubai: A string of unusually timed oil trades totalling over $1 billion is drawing scrutiny from U.S. regulators and lawmakers, after they were placed just before major war-related announcements that sent global prices sharply lower. These were not routine trades. They were large, high-risk predict»»»
Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria: Voters Turn Page on GERB and MRF, Say Leaders
The leaders of Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) held a briefing for the media, following the announcement of the first results from polling agencies on the early parliamentary elections. "Bulgarian citizens came out, voted, and left GERB and Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) i»»»
Petroleum Minister urges Egyptian Drilling Company to expand global partnerships
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi has underscored the pivotal role of the Egyptian Drilling Company (EDC) in delivering the government’s five-year plan to boost domestic oil and gas production, highlighting its central role in executing well drilling programmes. He called on »»»
Agriculture Minister approves EGP 154m in new funding for National Veal Project
The National Veal Project, chaired by Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, has approved new financing worth EGP 154m for 110 beneficiaries, including small-scale breeders and young graduates, to support the rearing of 2,200 head of livestock. The move falls within the framewor»»»
Ministry highlights progress in e-commerce strategy, launches regional digital trade project
AMMAN — Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply Secretary-General Dana Alzoubi on Sunday said that the launch of the "Digital Trade in the South Mediterranean" project marks a strategic step toward building an integrated digital trade ecosystem that promotes sustainable economic growth and keeps pac»»»
Bulgarian Politicians Comment on Snap Parliamentary Elections
As she went to cast her vote in the April 19 snap parliamentary elections Sunday, President Iliana Iotova said her vote went "to have a working Parliament soon, and a strong government". "I voted so that Bulgaria has a working National Assembly soon, which will elect a leadership swiftly, skip the »»»
The Spine: New hub for finance, business and tourism in Egypt by 2026
In a landmark move poised to redefine Egypt’s urban and economic landscape, Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) has unveiled its most ambitious development to date: The Spine in Madinaty. With investments exceeding EGP 1.4trn and targeted sales of more than EGP 1.7trn, the project signals a transformative »»»
Joint statement on Libya unified budget agreement
Doha: Qatar, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America welcome the signing on April 11 of a unified 2026 budget for Libya, the first Libyan national budget in over a decade and a critical step to increase eco»»»
Activists arrested, pepper-sprayed trying to remove beagles from Wis. breeding facility - UPI.com
Activists from the group Direct Action Everywhere, pictured in March rescuing beagles from a laboratory at Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin, were pepper-sprayed and arrested on Saturday when trying to free more beagles from the lab. Photo by Direct Action Everywhere/Instagram April 19 (UPI) -- About two »»»
Hungary to Secure Deal With EU to Unlock Frozen Funds - Tisza Party Leader
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary will soon conclude a comprehensive agreement with the European Union to unlock billions of euros owed to Hungary from European funds, Head of Hungary's Tisza Party Peter Magyar said on Sunday. "Over the past two days, we held high-level talks in Budapest with a European C»»»
De La Rue meets Governor of Central Bank of Libya in DC to follow up on its currency printing plan
On the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank (13-18 April) held in Washington, D.C., Naji Issa, Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, and his accompanying delegation met last Friday (17 April), with Clive Vacher, CEO of the British company De La Rue»»»
328 Vote Rigging Reports, 26 Pre-trial Proceedings Launched by 4:30 p.m., Interior Ministry Secretary General Says
328 reports of election violations have been received, and 26 investigations have been launched by 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, the Interior Ministry's acting Secretary General Georgi Kandev said in a live Facebook broadcast. Shortly after 5 p.m. caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev and the Interior Min»»»
Trump threatens to strike Iranian power plants and bridges over Strait of Hormuz incident
US President Donald Trump has threatened to "knock out every single power plant and every single bridge in Iran" if Tehran does not accept a US-proposed deal, following an incident in the Strait of Hormuz that Washington said involved Iranian vessels firing at French and British ships. »»»
Trump threatens to strike Iranian power plants and bridges over Strait of Hormuz incident
US President Donald Trump has threatened to "knock out every single power plant and every single bridge in Iran" if Tehran does not accept a US-proposed deal, following an incident in the Strait of Hormuz that Washington said involved Iranian vessels firing at French and British ships. »»»
Trump threatens to strike Iranian power plants and bridges over Strait of Hormuz incident
US President Donald Trump has threatened to "knock out every single power plant and every single bridge in Iran" if Tehran does not accept a US-proposed deal, following an incident in the Strait of Hormuz that Washington said involved Iranian vessels firing at French and British ships. »»»
Three US university students hurt in shooting
Three students at the University of Iowa were wounded in a shooting off campus early Sunday, the school president said. The shooting took place in an area of Iowa City not far from campus that is popular for nightlife with numerous restaurants. Police said officers responded to a report of a "large»»»
Oil prices hinge on US-Iran deal this week with ceasefire window closing
Dubai: Oil markets are entering a critical phase in the coming days, with the next directional move in crude prices likely to hinge on the outcome of a two-week ceasefire window tied to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global supply artery. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the »»»
Rain chances from Tuesday; marine warning issued for strong winds and high seas
DOHA: The Qatar Meteorology Department has forecast partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with chances of scattered rain across the country starting Tuesday, April 21, and continuing until the end of the week. The department also announced that a marine warning will take effect from Monday, April 20, »»»
Qatar provides technical support to Syria's finance sector
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has announced the provision of technical support and a comprehensive assessment aimed at identifying structural, regulatory, institutional, and operational gaps within the financial sector of the Syria. The initiative is being carried out in cooper»»»
Light rain, drop in temperatures, dusty weather forecast across the UAE
Light rain is expected to affect parts of the UAE’s coastal areas and islands over the next four days, starting Monday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The forecast comes as the country is influenced by weak surface pressure systems, accompanied by an upper-air high-pressure extensio»»»
Bomb experts try to defuse WWII bomb near Paris
Colombes, France: Authorities evacuated thousands of residents of a Paris suburb Sunday as experts sought to defuse a World War II bomb, police said. Nearly 800 police cordoned off the site in the northwest suburb of Colombes as specialists tried but failed in one bid to remove the detonator from t»»»